XL1s fit in case? at DVinfo.net

Steve Clodfelter · March 6th, 2003, 09:38 PM

A couple of questions about various soft cases for the XL1s:

For each of the following cases, will the XL1s fit into it with the viewfinder and microphone attached? How about with an MA100 or 200 attached?

1. Portabrace CTC-2?

2. Portabrace CTC-3?

3. Petrol PCUB-1?

4. Kata CCC-10?

5. Tamrac 2249?

Thanks.

Ed Frazier · March 6th, 2003, 10:59 PM

Steve, I can't comment on the others, but I use the CTC-2 PortaBrace case and the XL1S fits with or without the MA200 attached. The MA100 is smaller so obviously it would also fit.

With the MA200 attached, I have to either remove the microphone or often I leave it attached and turn it around in the holder and clamp it pointing to the rear. The camera just barely fits with the MA200 attached and I often wish I had ordered the CTC-3 instead.

Jeff Donald · March 6th, 2003, 11:00 PM

The Tamrac is my bag of choice. For years and years I used Portabrace cases. They are very well made, extremely durable and very expensive. But when I shopped for a bag for my XL1, I just couldn't find a bag that fit the way I liked. The Tamrac 2249 was love at first sight. It holds my mic preamp, audio kit, wireless kit, and the XL1 with the 16X lens and the MA-200. Another pocket holds brackets for my long wildlife lenses. Extra protection is provided for the view finder. I couldn't be happier.

Ken Tanaka · March 6th, 2003, 11:34 PM

The Tamrac 2249 looks like a good case. In terms of price, however, it's about the same as a PortaBrace CTC-3.

Steve Clodfelter · March 7th, 2003, 10:54 AM

Jeff--And does the xl1s fit into the 2249 with the viewfinder and microphone attached?

Jeff Donald · March 7th, 2003, 03:01 PM

Yes, the stock mic, color viewfinder, lens and MA-200 all fit in the bag while attached to the camera. Ken is correct about the price. I only see a $20 difference or so. When I bought mine the Portabrace was $50 more than the Tamrac (B & H Photo).

Andrew Kiu · March 30th, 2004, 07:35 PM

How about KATA CCC-10 vs. Porta Brace CTC in term of durability and storage space, does both bags fix with MA200 attach????

Any comment cos i planning to get...advice me...

Gareth Trezise · March 31st, 2004, 05:28 PM

I originally bought the Tamrac 2248 and upgraded to the 2249 when added the MA200. I use both and they are fantastic.

If only there was just as good a backpack available for the XL1 with everything still attached and room for plenty of other accessories.

March 6th, 2003, 09:38 PM	#1
Steve Clodfelter Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 43	XL1s fit in case? A couple of questions about various soft cases for the XL1s: For each of the following cases, will the XL1s fit into it with the viewfinder and microphone attached? How about with an MA100 or 200 attached? 1. Portabrace CTC-2? 2. Portabrace CTC-3? 3. Petrol PCUB-1? 4. Kata CCC-10? 5. Tamrac 2249? Thanks. __________________ Steve

March 6th, 2003, 10:59 PM	#2
Ed Frazier Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 343	Steve, I can't comment on the others, but I use the CTC-2 PortaBrace case and the XL1S fits with or without the MA200 attached. The MA100 is smaller so obviously it would also fit. With the MA200 attached, I have to either remove the microphone or often I leave it attached and turn it around in the holder and clamp it pointing to the rear. The camera just barely fits with the MA200 attached and I often wish I had ordered the CTC-3 instead. __________________ Ed Frazier

March 6th, 2003, 11:00 PM	#3
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The Tamrac is my bag of choice. For years and years I used Portabrace cases. They are very well made, extremely durable and very expensive. But when I shopped for a bag for my XL1, I just couldn't find a bag that fit the way I liked. The Tamrac 2249 was love at first sight. It holds my mic preamp, audio kit, wireless kit, and the XL1 with the 16X lens and the MA-200. Another pocket holds brackets for my long wildlife lenses. Extra protection is provided for the view finder. I couldn't be happier. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

March 6th, 2003, 11:34 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	The Tamrac 2249 looks like a good case. In terms of price, however, it's about the same as a PortaBrace CTC-3. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

March 7th, 2003, 10:54 AM	#5
Steve Clodfelter Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 43	Jeff--And does the xl1s fit into the 2249 with the viewfinder and microphone attached? __________________ Steve

March 7th, 2003, 03:01 PM	#6
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Yes, the stock mic, color viewfinder, lens and MA-200 all fit in the bag while attached to the camera. Ken is correct about the price. I only see a $20 difference or so. When I bought mine the Portabrace was $50 more than the Tamrac (B & H Photo). __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

March 30th, 2004, 07:35 PM	#7
Andrew Kiu Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BRUNEI Posts: 108	Which one recommended? How about KATA CCC-10 vs. Porta Brace CTC in term of durability and storage space, does both bags fix with MA200 attach???? Any comment cos i planning to get...advice me... __________________ Andrew

March 31st, 2004, 05:28 PM	#8
Gareth Trezise Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: UK Posts: 83	I originally bought the Tamrac 2248 and upgraded to the 2249 when added the MA200. I use both and they are fantastic. If only there was just as good a backpack available for the XL1 with everything still attached and room for plenty of other accessories.